Q3_M4_Composing-an-Independent-Crtitique-of-a-Chosen-Selection.pptx

Q3_M4_Composing-an-Independent-Crtitique-of-a-Chosen-Selection

1. MODULE 4 Composing an Independent Critique of a Chosen Selection

2. Objectives: identify important elements in critique writing determine tone, mode, technique, and purpose of the author; and share viewpoints based on the ideas presented in the materials viewed

3. A critique is defined as an analytical writing genre that summarizes a work or idea briefly and critically. Critique writing typically takes the form of an essay. It is a detailed review of the story in order to provide insight into the story to the reading public. It also allows you to reassemble the elements so that your target audience understands the strengths, flaws, and highlights of the story better.

4. ELEMENTS OF CRITIQUE WRITING Context Author’s Reaction Reaction Literary Devices Literary Technique Ending of the Story

5. CONTEXT It is the data that helps to make sense of a literary text's message . Some context is specified and some involve a close reading of the literary work, so understanding what context is essential for every writer. In this element, genre is important to determine the particular type or category of literature such as Science fiction , fantasy , literary , adventure , etc.

6. AUTHOR’S PURPOSE It is the written motive or intention. An author’s purpose is his reason for or intent in writing. It may be, to persuade , to inform , to entertain , or to inspire the reader .

7. AUTHOR’S PURPOSE To persuade is an author’s purpose wherein he is writing well enough to encourage everyone to change his mind about a problem that is really important to him. To inform is an author’s purpose wherein he includes information or data that is useful, valuable or important. To entertain and to inspire are author’s purposes wherein his writing gives pleasure, enjoyment as well touch the reader’s imagination and giving him the idea on what to do.

8. REACTION Reaction pertains to your own possible reactions as well as your attitude as critic when you read the literary piece. It shows your agreement or disagreement , approval or disapproval of the elements used in it. affirm or negate approve or disapprove agree or disagree like or unlike some reactions

9. LITERARY DEVICES Literary devices are tools used by authors to create impact on their writing, to help readers understand their writing at a deeper level. It is used by the author to compare one thing to another and is described in non-literal terms. METAPHOR She is a late bloomer. “Go ye men, with dogs and sleds” EXAMPLES

10. It is a form of metaphor in which the word "as" or "like" is used to compare an object, concept, character, behavior, etc. with another thing. SIMILE Her cheeks are red like roses. The hunters were surprised. This was a child speaking against them. A child talking like a grown man! ' Keesh ' picked up a 'thin piece of whalebone'. The ends were pointed and sharp as a knife. EXAMPLES

11. It is an exaggerated or excessive statement that is not intended by the reader to be taken literally. For humorous effect and/or emphasis, it is sometimes used. HYPERBOLE "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse." ”He hunts with evil spirits,” said one. “Maybe his father's spirit hunts with him,” said another. It is an exaggeration to accuse someone of things not yet proven. EXAMPLES

12. It is a word or group of words that represents a sound and imitates or implies the sound it makes for dramatic, realistic, or poetic effects. ONOMATOPOEIA buzz, boom, chirp, creak, sizzle, etc. I couldn’t sleep because of the rustling leaves outside the window near my bedroom. . EXAMPLES

13. LITERARY TECHNIQUE is an element in critique writing referring to tone and mood. Tone is the feeling of the writer expressed in his/her writing. It also defines the overall writing. Examples of tone in a story are mostly adjectives like scared, anxious, excited, worried, or encouraging. TONE Example: "They are trying to leave the company." He leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me all of this at once." The tone of the dialogue is serious in the sense that the writer describes how the character moves as he speaks. Leaning forward signifies emphasis or force in the manner it is said.

14. Mood is about the feeling of the reader towards a piece of writing. It is how a piece of writing made the reader feel during the reading process. Words used to describe the feeling such as sad, happy, excited, frustrated, or peaceful. MOOD Example: A dark leaden-colored mass is creeping over the sky towards the sun. Red zigzag of lightning gleam here and there. There’s a sound of far-away rumbling. Here, the mood of the passage is suspenseful because of the feeling of nervousness created as the reader imagine and wonder what will happen next.

15. ENDING OF THE STORY The Beginning - This is the first part of the story. It is where the writer catches the attention of the reader, either with a good opening sentence, a descriptive character or setting description, or a glance into the story's subject, issue, or theme. The reader's mood is also set in the beginning; If it's going to be enjoyable and exciting, sad or boring. An interesting beginning would make you want to read more. The Middle - This is where the story's bulk lies. It presents the subject, provides important key information, and keeps the attention of the reader, but most importantly, it is where we achieve the story’s turning point. The reader will start thinking about how the story will end if the middle one is successful.

16. The Ending - This serves as the conclusion and solution to the conflict. This is where the story comes to an end where the character learns a lesson or comes to deal with the events of what happened. This is where how the ending relates both to the story as a whole and to its beginning. It usually resolves the plot and bring closure to the crisis of the characters A good ending will keep the reader thinking the story all over again and leaves the reader feeling great and satisfied.

17. P O I N T O F V I E W Point of View is how the author tells the story. He usually uses first and third person point of view. In the first person point of view , the writer uses pronouns I, me, and my in narrating the story. An example is provide below. Example: “I can steel remember what she looked like, that beautiful face and that charming smile.” In the third person point of view , the writer uses pronouns he, she, and they in narrating the story. Example: “They come out of the village and turn along the dusty road towards the count’s corpse that lies dark blue in the distance.”